US ambassador

Herzog lauded Huckabee’s commitment to the return of the hostages and the safety and security of Israel’s citizens.

The US Senate confirmed former Huckabee to be the country’s ambassador to Israel last week, installing a staunch pro-Israel conservative in the high-profile post.

An evangelical Christian, Huckabee has been a vocal Israel supporter and has defended Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

This follows Trump's withdrawal of Elise Stafanik's nomination after concerns that her exit from the House of Representatives could affect the Republican legislative majority.

Pulling her from the nomination would be done in part because of concern about Republicans' tight majority in the House of Representatives, which she would leave if confirmed for the post.

“Governor Huckabee brings a profound understanding of the security challenges confronting Israel and an unwavering commitment to the US-Israel alliance,” said the director of OU Advocacy Center.

The US blames Hamas for breaking the ceasefire in Gaza, backs Israel’s response, and condemns Hamas’s use of civilian sites, says acting UN envoy.

Huckabee 'brings moral clarity, unwavering support for Israel, and will serve as the greatest US ambassador to Israel in history,' Friends of Zion Museum founder Mike Evans said.

Rose served as the publisher & CEO of the Post for eight years between June 1997 and Jun 2005.

Israel's new ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, is optimistic about navigating complex international relationships.